Shower Curtain Sizes: Standard, Extra-Long, Stall and Extra-Wide
Shower curtain and liner sizes in inches and centimeters, which size fits a tub, a stall or a clawfoot, and how high to hang the rod so the hem lands where it should.
A standard shower curtain is 72 × 72 in (183 × 183 cm), sized for a 60 in bathtub. Extra-long curtains are 72 × 84 in (183 × 213 cm), stall curtains are 54 × 78 in (137 × 198 cm) and extra-wide curtains are 108 × 72 in (274 × 183 cm). Liners are 70 × 72 in or 72 × 72 in.
- Standard
- 72 × 72 in
- Extra-long
- 72 × 84 in
- Stall
- 54 × 78 in
- Extra-wide
- 108 × 72 in
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Shower curtain size chart
Shower curtains are labeled width × length (sometimes written as "W × L" or "W × H"). The width is measured flat, not gathered on the rod.
| Type | Inches | Centimeters | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 72 × 72 | 183 × 183 | 60 in alcove tub, rod at about 75-77 in |
| Standard liner | 70 × 72 or 72 × 72 | 178 × 183 or 183 × 183 | Inside a standard curtain |
| Extra-long | 72 × 84 | 183 × 213 | Rods mounted higher, for taller ceilings or a taller look |
| Extra-extra-long | 72 × 96 | 183 × 244 | Rods near a 9 ft ceiling |
| Stall | 54 × 78 | 137 × 198 | 32-36 in stall openings |
| Extra-wide | 108 × 72 | 274 × 183 | Walk-in showers and openings up to about 90 in |
| Clawfoot / wraparound | about 180 × 70-72 | about 457 × 178-183 | Oval or D-shaped clawfoot rods |
European and metric shower curtain sizes
Curtains sold in the UK and Europe are measured in centimeters and tend to be longer than US curtains.
| Size (cm) | Size (in) | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 120 × 200 | 47.2 × 78.7 | Narrow stalls and shower trays |
| 180 × 180 | 70.9 × 70.9 | Baths, close to the US standard |
| 180 × 200 | 70.9 × 78.7 | The common European bath size |
| 240 × 200 | 94.5 × 78.7 | Wide baths, walk-in showers, L-shaped rods |
A 180 × 200 cm curtain is about 7 in (17 cm) longer than a US 72 × 72 in curtain, so it suits a rod mounted around 205-210 cm (81-83 in) up rather than the usual US height.
How wide a shower curtain should be
A curtain should be wider than the rod so it hangs in soft folds and still closes fully. Use at least 1.2 times the rod length.
- 60 in tub rod: 60 × 1.2 = 72 in. That is why the 72 in curtain is standard.
- 36 in stall rod: 36 × 1.2 = 43 in minimum, so a 54 in stall curtain (1.5 times) hangs fuller. A 72 in curtain is twice the rod and bunches.
- Walk-in openings of 72-90 in: 72 × 1.2 = 86 in to 90 × 1.2 = 108 in, so use a 108 in extra-wide curtain, or two 72 in curtains.
- Curved rods bow 5-6 in into the room, which adds a few inches to the path the curtain follows. A 72 in curtain still covers a 60 in curved rod, but with less gathering.
Rod types and lengths are covered in the curtain rod size guide.
How high to hang a shower curtain rod
Work backward from where the hem should land. Add the curtain length, the drop of the hooks or rings, and the gap you want at the bottom.
- Measure the hook drop. Rings and hooks usually add 1.5-2.5 in (4-6 cm) between the rod and the top of the curtain.
- Choose the hem position. On a tub, the liner should hang inside the tub well below the rim (most rims are 14-16 in high) and the outer curtain should clear the floor by 1-3 in.
- Add it up. For a 72 in curtain: 72 + 2 in hooks + 2 in floor gap = rod at about 76 in (193 cm). For an 84 in curtain the same sum gives 88 in (224 cm).
| Curtain length | Rod height (approx.) | Room ceiling needed |
|---|---|---|
| 72 in (183 cm) | 75-77 in (191-196 cm) | Any standard ceiling |
| 78 in (198 cm) stall | 81-83 in (206-211 cm) | Any standard ceiling |
| 84 in (213 cm) | 87-89 in (221-226 cm) | 8 ft (96 in) or higher |
| 96 in (244 cm) | 99-101 in (251-257 cm) | About 9 ft (108 in) or higher |
Mounting an 84 in curtain near the ceiling makes a standard bathroom look taller. Hang a standard 72 in liner from the same rings with longer hooks, or from a second rod set 12 in lower, so the liner still lands inside the tub.
Stall showers and walk-ins
Stall curtains are narrower and longer than tub curtains because a stall has a low curb instead of a tall tub wall. The extra length keeps the hem inside the curb. Shower stall sizes are listed in the shower size guide; match the curtain to the opening width, not the stall depth.
- 32-36 in stall: 54 × 78 in curtain and matching liner.
- 42-48 in opening: 72 × 72 in or 72 × 84 in, depending on rod height.
- 60 in tub-replacement shower: 72 in wide, with a length that brings the hem inside the curb, usually a 72 × 84 in curtain with the rod at about 87-89 in.
- Curbless showers: a weighted hem or magnets keep the curtain from blowing out, since there is no curb to tuck it behind.
Rings, grommets and liners
- Holes: a 72 in curtain has 12 grommets spaced about 6 in (15 cm) apart, and takes 12 rings or hooks. Stall curtains have fewer.
- Hookless curtains have rings built into the top edge and usually a snap-in liner, so the hook drop is smaller (about 1 in). Lower the rod by an inch or so to keep the same hem height.
- Liner materials: PEVA and EVA liners are waterproof and wipeable; fabric liners (polyester) can go in the washing machine. Both come in the same sizes as curtains.
- Shrinkage: cotton and linen curtains can shrink in the wash. Choose polyester or check the care label before relying on an exact length.
Window curtains use different size conventions and pleating; for those, see curtain sizes. A bath mat in front of the tub catches the drips that the liner does not.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of an extra-long shower curtain?
Extra-long shower curtains are usually 72 × 84 in (183 × 213 cm): the standard width with 12 in more length. Some brands also sell 72 × 96 in (183 × 244 cm) for rods mounted near a 9 ft ceiling. Pair them with a liner of the same length or a standard liner hung from the same rings.
What size shower curtain do I need for a stall shower?
Most stall showers take a 54 × 78 in (137 × 198 cm) stall curtain, which covers a 32-36 in opening with gathering to spare. For a 42-48 in opening, use a 72 in wide curtain. Standard 72 × 72 in curtains are usually too wide for a 36 in stall and bunch up.
Are shower liners the same size as curtains?
Nearly. Standard liners are 70 × 72 in (178 × 183 cm) or 72 × 72 in, so they hang an inch or two inside the curtain. Extra-long and stall liners are sold to match those curtain sizes.
What size shower curtain fits a clawfoot tub?
Clawfoot tubs need a curtain that wraps around three or four sides of an oval rod, so the width is usually about 180 in (457 cm), often as one wraparound curtain or two 90 in panels, with a length around 70-72 in. Measure the rod's full perimeter and multiply by about 1.2.